When they told him that he was the reincarnation of Obi-Wan Kenobi and his friend was Anakin Skywalker well Alecew thought it was a joke. Yet the more records he viewed the more likely it seemed. It even explained a few things he didn't understand like why he was instantly skilled in the Jedi arts while others his age still struggled. That information had been stored away within the force even if his mind forgot it. There was also his connection to Obi-Wans' lightsabers and the strong bond he had to Anakin. He had laughed when he learned he had been the mans' master in their previous life.
Alecew couldn't believe he had been a legend, the first Jedi in thousands of years to kill a Sith, a Jedi master and a general. Then at the end of the Clone Wars things had taken a turn for the worst. The Clones had turned against their Jedi leaders, the Jedi order and the Republic had fallen. All of it made Alecew feel sick yet he could stop himself from learning more. The holo screens displayed images of Darth Vader the Sith Lord that's name still scared beings many generations after his death.
When he was little his father had told Alecew stories of Darth Vader during their tribute to Death Day. It was a holiday to mark the passing of others long gone and tell tales of monsters. Vader was a creature of pure evil that let planets burn, cities fell and heroes died by a wave of his hand. An inhuman machine that went after children. As he grew older more tellings of Vader reached his ear of the Siths' brutality. Children either died by his blade or were twisted into monsters themselves.
The dark lord consumed souls, he basked in misery, tormented those who had once been dear to him. Walking death that would never let any target escape his grasp. They said that after he feed off his victims dying breath that you would hear it escape his helmet through the metal grating that used to be his mouth. Those gasps of breathes would be the last thing you heard before your own life was taken.
Many nights Alecew had dreamed of this dark shadow chasing him. In those nightmares he saw him clearer than any image his family had created. Vader was more machine than man yet his movements were almost regal, commanding. The helmet hide his face but Alecew knew those eyes were locked on him. Each time he dreamed of the Sith the setting changed. In a hanger that eventually led to a rail less catwalk that ended in a room with timed crimson energized walls and a gaping pit. A great arena with battle droids, Jedi and beasts. A Jedi temple. A waste land of a planet with endless sand. A world almost completely covered of lava and fury.
No matter where he went Vader followed and Alecew was always defenseless. The worst dreams were the ones when Vader spoke.
"It is useless to run. You will never escape. Now and forever you are mine to do with as I please."
Once the Sith had actually caught him dangling the boy helplessly over the lava.
"There will be no escaping now."
That had been mere hours before his parents had been killed and he had been rescued.
By Anakin.
His only real friend in the whole universe was the monster from his nightmares. The legend had been based on actual history and in another life the man had been his former student. A hero that betrayed everything he once believed in and taken countless lives. Including his own. Anakin had killed him.
Alecew couldn't stop himself from shaking, he hadn't even realized he was crying until the hot tears ran down his cheek onto his wrist. His arms were crossed tightly against his body as if the mere act could keep him together when his world was falling apart. Was this all just some sick twisted game? Had Obi-Wan Kenobi truly deserved to be tormented so much that the powers that be decided to make him suffer in the next life too?
At the first tingle through the force Alecew tensed as if awaiting a blow. The sound of his own panting made him shudder and cautiously he lets himself reach out to sense for danger. He almost expected to find Vader in front of him sans mask with Anakin grinning down at him.
There's a connection through the force only it isn't the bond he shares with Anakin. It's pure warmth and understanding. Alecew doesn't really understand his own feelings or how they translate with this special bond because he feels a surge of love for this person. A protective and proud sort of love as if he's a doting relative. Wiping away his tears Alecew finally opened his eyes.
He knows that he should scream because he's sure he's seeing a ghost and not a holo image. Yet the bearded face that greets him makes Alecew feel like he's home. It's a face he's seen in the records but Alecew feels their connection now.
"You're Luke."
The man smiled at him fondly like he was speaking to his favorite relative. "Yes, I am. In another life you were my first master and you've always been a good friend."
"I...I did this?" If he names what "this" is Alecew knows he'll break again.
"No. The emperor did, he manipulated the Republic, the Jedi and the Separatists. My father holds some responsibility too for falling for the lies he was told. I know what it's like to be tempted by the darkside, all Jedi have been at some point. It's a choice and while he made it in a desperate move to save my mother it was still his choice. He's knows this and has accepted it. It was also his choice to save me and destroy the emperor at the cost of his own life."
Alecew frowns at his first impulse comfort Luke because he knows that's whatever lingers from his life as Obi-Wan. "That doesn't make it right."
"No, it doesn't. He may never make amends for what he's done but he's trying."
"How? By lying to me for a year? He killed..."' He can't say "me" but Luke seems to understand.
"For what it's worth two did forgive each other. " Lukes' sad smile made Alecew bite back his retort. "I don't expect you to now but it wasn't supposed to be this way Alecew. Both of you were supposed to remember the past. The Order of Medap learned of our plan. The process was interrupted and you returned later than expected without your memories."
"Oh. I was starting to think you wanted to get back at me."
It was almost comical the way Lukes' eyes widened. "For what?"
"It made it...the records made it sound like I kept the truth from you too."
"Alecew, I didn't hold a grudge. It took awhile but I understood." The ghost gave a smile laugh. "I'm not here to haunt you. I'm letting you know you're not alone."
Was it possible to miss someone you didn't even know you knew? It must have been because Alecew knew he had missed Luke.
Re: As Long as It's You 6/?
Alecew couldn't believe he had been a legend, the first Jedi in thousands of years to kill a Sith, a Jedi master and a general. Then at the end of the Clone Wars things had taken a turn for the worst. The Clones had turned against their Jedi leaders, the Jedi order and the Republic had fallen. All of it made Alecew feel sick yet he could stop himself from learning more. The holo screens displayed images of Darth Vader the Sith Lord that's name still scared beings many generations after his death.
When he was little his father had told Alecew stories of Darth Vader during their tribute to Death Day. It was a holiday to mark the passing of others long gone and tell tales of monsters. Vader was a creature of pure evil that let planets burn, cities fell and heroes died by a wave of his hand. An inhuman machine that went after children. As he grew older more tellings of Vader reached his ear of the Siths' brutality. Children either died by his blade or were twisted into monsters themselves.
The dark lord consumed souls, he basked in misery, tormented those who had once been dear to him. Walking death that would never let any target escape his grasp. They said that after he feed off his victims dying breath that you would hear it escape his helmet through the metal grating that used to be his mouth. Those gasps of breathes would be the last thing you heard before your own life was taken.
Many nights Alecew had dreamed of this dark shadow chasing him. In those nightmares he saw him clearer than any image his family had created. Vader was more machine than man yet his movements were almost regal, commanding. The helmet hide his face but Alecew knew those eyes were locked on him. Each time he dreamed of the Sith the setting changed. In a hanger that eventually led to a rail less catwalk that ended in a room with timed crimson energized walls and a gaping pit. A great arena with battle droids, Jedi and beasts. A Jedi temple. A waste land of a planet with endless sand. A world almost completely covered of lava and fury.
No matter where he went Vader followed and Alecew was always defenseless. The worst dreams were the ones when Vader spoke.
"It is useless to run. You will never escape. Now and forever you are mine to do with as I please."
Once the Sith had actually caught him dangling the boy helplessly over the lava.
"There will be no escaping now."
That had been mere hours before his parents had been killed and he had been rescued.
By Anakin.
His only real friend in the whole universe was the monster from his nightmares. The legend had been based on actual history and in another life the man had been his former student. A hero that betrayed everything he once believed in and taken countless lives. Including his own. Anakin had killed him.
Alecew couldn't stop himself from shaking, he hadn't even realized he was crying until the hot tears ran down his cheek onto his wrist. His arms were crossed tightly against his body as if the mere act could keep him together when his world was falling apart. Was this all just some sick twisted game? Had Obi-Wan Kenobi truly deserved to be tormented so much that the powers that be decided to make him suffer in the next life too?
At the first tingle through the force Alecew tensed as if awaiting a blow. The sound of his own panting made him shudder and cautiously he lets himself reach out to sense for danger. He almost expected to find Vader in front of him sans mask with Anakin grinning down at him.
There's a connection through the force only it isn't the bond he shares with Anakin. It's pure warmth and understanding. Alecew doesn't really understand his own feelings or how they translate with this special bond because he feels a surge of love for this person. A protective and proud sort of love as if he's a doting relative. Wiping away his tears Alecew finally opened his eyes.
He knows that he should scream because he's sure he's seeing a ghost and not a holo image. Yet the bearded face that greets him makes Alecew feel like he's home. It's a face he's seen in the records but Alecew feels their connection now.
"You're Luke."
The man smiled at him fondly like he was speaking to his favorite relative. "Yes, I am. In another life you were my first master and you've always been a good friend."
"I...I did this?" If he names what "this" is Alecew knows he'll break again.
"No. The emperor did, he manipulated the Republic, the Jedi and the Separatists. My father holds some responsibility too for falling for the lies he was told. I know what it's like to be tempted by the darkside, all Jedi have been at some point. It's a choice and while he made it in a desperate move to save my mother it was still his choice. He's knows this and has accepted it. It was also his choice to save me and destroy the emperor at the cost of his own life."
Alecew frowns at his first impulse comfort Luke because he knows that's whatever lingers from his life as Obi-Wan. "That doesn't make it right."
"No, it doesn't. He may never make amends for what he's done but he's trying."
"How? By lying to me for a year? He killed..."' He can't say "me" but Luke seems to understand.
"For what it's worth two did forgive each other. " Lukes' sad smile made Alecew bite back his retort. "I don't expect you to now but it wasn't supposed to be this way Alecew. Both of you were supposed to remember the past. The Order of Medap learned of our plan. The process was interrupted and you returned later than expected without your memories."
"Oh. I was starting to think you wanted to get back at me."
It was almost comical the way Lukes' eyes widened. "For what?"
"It made it...the records made it sound like I kept the truth from you too."
"Alecew, I didn't hold a grudge. It took awhile but I understood." The ghost gave a smile laugh. "I'm not here to haunt you. I'm letting you know you're not alone."
Was it possible to miss someone you didn't even know you knew? It must have been because Alecew knew he had missed Luke.